The A to Z of waste items and which bin they should go in

56 items found
  • Animal waste
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Asbestos
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Contact a commercial waste management company

  • Ash
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Ensure ash is cold

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Buckets (plastic)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Cleaning product bottle (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty and clean.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Clinical waste
    Not Accepted

    We do not accept this type of waste

    Please contact the NHS for advice on disposal.

  • Coat Hangers - plastic
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Check with your local supermarket or store to see if they accept these for recycling

  • Cosmetic bottles (glass)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Glass recycling points (make sure they are empty and clean)

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Cosmetic bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty and clean.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Crisp tubes
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Recycle through a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/crisppacket

  • Dog waste
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Drinking glasses
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and Extracts glass and stone for further processing into aggregates

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Fibreglass
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Fluorescent tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Fluorescent Tube container.
    image of the sign for Fluorescent Tube containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Food trays (plastic, not polystyrene)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Food waste
    Food Caddy

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in a food-caddy if your area has a food recycling collection. Check the collection schedule for your postcode to see if you get a food collection.

    Processed into compost

    Non-Recyclable

    You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Compost at home Remove any non-food items so that it can be composted https://wastelesszerowastescotlandorguk/articles/easy-guide-to-composting-home

  • Garden waste (organic)
    Unknown

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Garden waste container.
    image of the sign for Garden waste containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Can be collected at kerbside by signing up to the Garden Waste Collection Service, or compost at home if possible. Remove contaminants including plastic sacks, stones, plant pots and fencing material.

  • Gas cylinders
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Gas Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Gas Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Glass (bottles and jars)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    You can recycle glass bottles and jars at a local Recycling Point. No need to separate colours, just rinse, remove tops and pop them in the bin.

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Recycling Points

  • Glass panes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Grass cuttings
    Unknown

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Garden waste container.
    image of the sign for Garden waste containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Home composting or can be collected at kerbside by signing up to the Garden Waste Collection Service. Remove contaminants including plastics, stones, plant pots.

  • Grey plastic trays          
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Please make sure they are empty, clean and if possible, squashed.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Hand wash bottle
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Helium gas bottles and cylinders
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Large tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Laundry basket
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Milk bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Oil containers (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Ointment creams or medicine tubes (metal/plastic)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Perfume bottles (glass)
    Unknown

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    You can recycle glass bottles and jars at a local Recycling Point. No need to separate colours, just rinse, remove tops and lids and pop them in the bin. You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Pill and Tablet bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Must be empty - not medication left in bottles

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plant pots (plastic)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plasterboard
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic bottle caps or lids
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic bottles
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic cups (disposable)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic netting
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic straws
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic trays
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic tubes
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic tubs
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Plastic wrapping or film
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Check your local supermarket as they may have a recycling point for this material

  • Pressurised containers (includes gas bottles such as LPG and camping gas, fire extinguishers only)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Please check at the HWRC for special instructions regarding asbestos, car or lead-acid batteries, tyres, gas cylinders or other pressurised containers.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Pyrex glass
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Sauce bottles (glass)
    HWRC

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Glass container.
    image of the sign for Glass containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Glass recycling points

    You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Recycling Points

  • Sauce bottles (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Sheet glass
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot currently be recycled through our services

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Large or Bulky Residual Waste container.
    image of the sign for Large or Bulky Residual Waste containers

    Sent for sorting and processing

    This will be sent for further sorting with a percentage going to landfill.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Soft plastic tubes (such as lotion or creams)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Straws (plastic /paper)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot currently be recycled through our services

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Sweet packets (plastic)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Cannot currently be recycled through our services

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

    Alternatively recycle at a TerraCycle collection point: https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/confectionery

  • Sweet tin (plastic)
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Plastic Bottles container.
    image of the sign for Plastic Bottles containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Toilet roll tubes
    Blue Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your blue lidded bin or sack.

    This will be sent for reprocessing and recycling.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Paper and Cardboard container.
    image of the sign for Paper and Cardboard containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Toothpaste tubes
    Red Lidded Bin

    This can be recycled

    You can put this item in your red lidded bin or sack. Tubes should be empty. Please do not recycle tubes still containing product

    Non-Recyclable

    You can put this item in your non-recyclable bin however it will not be recycled. It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Tins and Cans container.
    image of the sign for Tins and Cans containers

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Video cases
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility for energy recovery

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Weeds (non-invasive)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin.

    This waste will be separated at the EcoDeco plant and then sent to a facility that creates land restoration material

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Soil and Rubble container.
    image of the sign for Soil and Rubble containers

    Please remove wood, metal, wires, glass and plastics.

    This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

  • Wrapping paper (with plastic content)
    Non-recyclable Bin

    Non-Recyclable

    This item goes in your non-recyclable bin. Scrunch the paper; if it unfurls it probably contains plastics. Foil and glitter wrapping paper contain microplastics and can’t be recycled.

    Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

    You can take this waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    This waste goes in the Small Non–Recyclable Waste container.
    image of the sign for Small Non–Recyclable Waste containers

    Waste in this container will not be recycled.

    It will be processed at the EcoDeco plant, then sent to a facility for energy recovery.

    You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

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